The story of this market
The typical home in Queen Creek, Arizona sells for about $670,000, or $264 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 71 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,600 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+0.5%
AZ · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Queen Creek, Arizona
The Queen Creek housing market is currently experiencing a transition toward a buyer's advantage, with inventory levels rising and homes staying on the market longer. While year-over-year price growth has softened, the area remains a desirable destination for families, supported by strong local schools and ongoing infrastructure development. Buyers are finding more room for negotiation as the market balances after a period of rapid appreciation.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Queen Creek yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 2.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 0.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
2% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.84% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 4.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major regional retail hub providing extensive dining, shopping, and entertainment options that serve as a primary commercial anchor for the town.
A vast natural area offering extensive hiking and equestrian trails, providing significant recreational value and preserving the desert landscape for residents.
A central community facility featuring sports fields and playgrounds, serving as a focal point for local youth sports and family activities.
Queen Creek is ideal for family buyers seeking newer, master-planned communities and high-quality schools, as well as commuters who prioritize a suburban lifestyle within reach of the Phoenix metro employment core.
The area is served by highly-regarded public schools, with the Queen Creek Unified School District maintaining strong academic performance ratings.
The area relies primarily on highway corridors for regional connectivity, with ongoing efforts to improve local road infrastructure to manage increased traffic flow.
The city offers extensive outdoor amenities including San Tan Mountain Regional Park, numerous community parks, and a robust trail system that supports an active lifestyle.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from families and professionals, with vacancy rates remaining stable despite the influx of new multi-family housing inventory.
The local economy is anchored by retail, education, and service industries, with significant momentum driven by the town's rapid residential growth and infrastructure investment.
Queen Creek is experiencing rapid expansion driven by significant residential development and infrastructure projects, supported by a growing base of retail and service-sector employers.
The town maintains an active development pipeline focused on expanding residential capacity and enhancing commercial infrastructure to support the growing population.
Parcels in Queen Creek are subject to various special districts, including school and utility districts, which are managed to support the town's rapid infrastructure needs.
Queen Creek consistently reports low crime rates, generally ranking as one of the safer municipalities in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
The region faces typical desert climate risks, including extreme heat and occasional flash flooding, with insurance markets reflecting standard regional wildfire and wind exposure.
Property insurance markets in the area are stable, though premiums are influenced by regional climate risks such as extreme heat and wind exposure.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arizona) — Senior Property Valuation Protection Option (Senior Freeze): Provides a 'freeze' on the valuation of the property for tax purposes, limiting the growth of the property tax burden for eligible seniors. State (Arizona) — Arizona Property Tax Assessment: The tax is calculated by applying an assessment ratio to the property's Limited Property Value (LPV). For primary residential property (Class 3), the assessment ratio is 10%. State (Arizona) — Arizona Property Tax Assessment: Property tax is calculated using the formula: (Full Cash Value or Limited Property Value) x Assessment Ratio = Net Assessed Value. The Net Assessed Value is then multiplied by the local tax rate. For primary residential property (Class 3), the assessment ratio is 10%. State (Arizona) — Delinquent Property Tax Lien Sale and 3-Year Redemption Foreclosure: The county treasurer sells a tax lien certificate via public auction to the investor bidding the lowest annual rate of interest (ranging from 16% down to 0% per annum under A.R.S. § 42-18114). State (Arizona) — Statutory Residential Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $400,000 of equity in an owner-occupied primary dwelling from attachment, execution, and forced sale arising from unsecured civil judgment liens.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 0.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov; figures reflect place-level estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
applies when — Applies to all development of land conditions that may affect drainage systems and patterns.
Imposes requirements on development projects to manage drainage systems and patterns to prevent flooding and erosion.
Applicable to all development projects impacting drainage.
Requires uniform identification of developed property and improvements for emergency services, record keeping, and postal delivery.
Standardized regulation for all developed property.
applies when — Applies only to parcels located within the boundaries of specific special taxing districts (e.g., Irrigation Water Delivery Districts, SLIDs).
Imposes additional tax levies or per-acreage assessments on top of the primary property tax. For example, some districts charge on a per-acreage basis while others use a rate per $100 of valuation.
Rates and levies are established annually by the specific district.
Controls the use of outdoor artificial illuminating devices to minimize light pollution and protect astronomical observations.
Incorporated into Section 812 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
Regulates land use, growth, and development in unincorporated areas to promote public health, safety, and general welfare.
Governs all unincorporated land within the county.
The tax is calculated by multiplying the Limited Property Value (LPV) determined by the County Assessor by the primary tax rate. The rate is derived by dividing the total primary tax levy by the total assessed value of all property within the jurisdiction. For example, a primary tax increase can raise taxes on a $100,000 home from $113.85 to $115.91.
Rates are set annually in August pursuant to A.R.S. § 42-17151.
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.